some Florida huricane Igor wave pictures

[smithtim]

So here are a few pictures from hurricane Igor waves down here in FL. I like to sit on the beach for a little while at Dawn before I go surfing, just a good way to start the day I guess? Was some really enjoyable surfing this day in the 10-15' range but a little onshore wind so that chopped it up a bit



This was pre dawn when it was glassy and quiet

http://www.flickr.com/photos/54070903@N05/5004845421



then a few minutes later the sun came up and so did the power of the ocean/swell

http://www.flickr.com/photos/54070903@N05/5004857147




here is one of the many sets coming in, about 15' on the face

http://www.flickr.com/photos/54070903@N05/5005480924




and here's a lifeguard going for a swim

http://www.flickr.com/photos/54070903@N05/5004892229



what a job: he showed up, talked to his lifeguard buddy, went for a swim, swam all the way out through 10'+ waves to the outside, did a little backstroke out there, then rode his red buoy in like bodysurfing, took his post in the chair, and took a nap untill a pretty girl walked up asking him some question